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Top Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z77 Camera Reviews
Steve's Digicams wrote a review on the
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z77 and said: "Image quality with the
Z77's 7m image size mode was good indoors and out. Outdoors the
camera showed overall very good exposure and color balance.
Indoors as well, the color balance and exposure were very good
and the flash works very well from the 5 to 10 foot range."
DigiCamReview reviewed the
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z77 and said: "The Z77 has good image
quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of
situations the camera will take clear, detailed pictures with
good exposure. Some areas were slightly soft, and noise was
slightly higher than average, especially in low light when the
digital anti-shake feature was used. Almost every situation is
catered for with a scene mode, and there are numerous options
such as sharpness, saturation, contrast, dynamic range, flash
intensity, flash assist etc."
Camera Summary:
The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z77 is a 7.2-megapixel digital camera
with 3x optical zoom. It is aimed at video enthusiasts who like
to participate in the YouTube community. The EX-Z77 features a
unique YouTube Capture mode and bundle software to aid users in
uploading videos. It includes the Exilim Engine 2.0 image
processing module, an anti-shake function, and eBay Best Shot
mode. It is available in 4 colors for $229.
Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z77 News Release Excerpt:
Casio Introduces Two Stylish New Exilim® Digital Cameras with
YouTube™ Capture™ Mode. Agreement with Popular Video Sharing
Site, YouTube™ Connects Casio with Video Enthusiasts
DOVER, NJ, JULY 10, 2007 – Casio, Inc. and its parent company,
Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of two new
digital cameras with the cutting-edge Exilim Engine 2.0 image
processing module. In conjunction with the release of these
cameras, Casio, Inc. announced today their agreement with
YouTube to include a unique YouTube Capture mode and bundle
software to provide ideal settings for recording, storing and
uploading video on the company’s newest Exilim digital cameras –
EX-S880 and EX-Z77. This agreement represents an effort by
Casio, Inc. to directly engage the YouTube community by
simplifying the process of creating and sharing videos.
“The increased popularity of video sharing Web sites such as
YouTube offers a great opportunity for innovation,” said John
Homlish, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Casio,
Inc. “We recognized that there was a demand for an easier way to
upload high-quality video and are thrilled to be the first
digital camera company to be able to offer a solution for
consumers.”
Casio’s YouTube Capture mode records in next-generation MPEG-4
H.264 high quality video format; this provides an ideal
compression ratio that allows users to record longer without
having to sacrifice the quality of their movies. This mode also
provides sharp resolution (640 x 480) and a frame rate of up to
30 frames per second. Casio is providing consumers with a
groundbreaking tool to get videos recorded and uploaded directly
to YouTube in as few as two steps! Casio has also included an
exclusive software application that makes it seamless to upload
movies to YouTube. This technology will also allow users to
upload multiple videos at once, making it easier than ever
before to share original content online.
“We are constantly looking for ways to make it simpler for our
community to create and share videos,” said Hunter Walk, YouTube
product management. “The YouTube Capture mode featured on these
Casio Exilim cameras is remarkably innovative and easy to use,
and will further expand and diversify the incredible range of
originally-created content for which YouTube is known.”
The stylish 8.1 megapixel Exilim Card EX-S880 is the latest
addition to the popular Exilim Card series, known for its
sophisticated design in a thin card size. The models add
enhanced movie functionality and are the first within the line
to feature YouTube Capture mode.
The new cameras also feature a blur reduction function that uses
motion analysis technology, an auto-tracking AF system, and face
detection technology. The combination of face detection
technology and the auto-tracking AF system ensures that, once
the focus locks on to a person’s face, it will stay sharp and
maintain the right exposure, even if the person moves. Casio has
made it much easier to capture beautiful portraits.
Exclusive to the Casio Exilim line of digital cameras in the
U.S., and featured in the EX-S880 and the EX-Z77 is the eBay®
Best Shot Mode. eBay Best Shot takes photos at a size that is
image optimized for display on eBay, allowing picture takers to
more quickly and easily create photos for selling items on eBay.
For ease of use, eBay photos are stored in a special eBay
directory.
The EX-Z77 is available in black, blue, pink and silver with an
MSRP of $229.99. It will be available at retail in August.
Casio will have the marketing exclusivity for the YouTube
feature during the Holiday ’07 season. All cameras that feature
YouTube Capture mode will feature a custom YouTube sticker logo,
licensed by YouTube. YouTube Capture mode will be included in
Casio’s 2007 Holiday line-up of Exilim digital cameras. The
cameras with YouTube Capture mode and the upload functionality
software will be available in a bundle package to be sold during
the holiday season, allowing users to receive all the hardware
and software necessary for upload for one price.
Main Features of Exilim Zoom EX-Z77
1. High-quality movies using the H.264 standard
2. YouTube Capture Mode allows users to shoot movies at the
optimum size, quality and other settings for uploading to
YouTube™.
3. Comes with unique “YouTube Uploader for CASIO” software that
enables users to upload movies to YouTube™ in three easy steps.
4. The combination of face detection*1 technology and the
auto-tracking AF system using motion analysis technology
maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human
face.
5. Blur reduction technologies driven by the Exilim Engine 2.0
image processing module
6. Based on motion analysis technology, sets the most
appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed
7. Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject
movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity
settings
8. Movie mode with electronic image stabilization function.
Other Features of the Exilim Zoom EX-Z77
1. 7.2 million effective pixels, 3X optical zoom
2. 2.6-inch widescreen LCD display
3. Easy Mode, which displays simple shooting menus on the right
side of the monitor.
4. Maximum 5 shot/second*2 high-speed continuous shutter (only
at 2.0 megapixel image size)
5. Choice of four body colors: silver, black, blue and pink
*1. The face detection feature includes a face detection
technology provided by OKI’s face image processing engine, FSE
(Face Sensing Engine). *2. Number of shots can vary depending on
the memory card used.
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